The Fatal Game (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1996, The Fatal Game is a drama, adventure and documentary film directed by Richard Dennison, running about 52 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1994, New Zealand mountaineer, Mark Whetu, summitted Mt Everest with climbing partner and friend Mike Reinberger. However it was late in the day and after a freezing night on the summit, Whetu was faced with a terrible decision...to leave Reinberger or stay with him forever.
Who’s in it. The Fatal Game stars Mark Whetu as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Fatal Game sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fatal Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fatal Game tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fatal Game (1996)?
- In US, The Fatal Game is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fatal Game worth watching?
- The Fatal Game holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fatal Game?
- The Fatal Game stars Mark Whetu.
- When was The Fatal Game released?
- The Fatal Game was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.